Table 2 Characteristics of the tracheal stenosis regarding days of intubation, the exact site and degree of the stenosis.
| Â | PT group (20 patients) (mean-range) | PI group (11 patients) (mean-range) |
|---|---|---|
Days with ETT | 5.5 (4–7) | 5.2 (2–10) |
Days with tracheostomy | 54.5 (14–151) | - |
Distance from vocal cords (cm) | 3.1 (2–7) | 2.7 (1–5) |
Distance from main carina (cm) | 5.5 (5–6) | 5.5 (3–8) |
Length of stenosis (cm) | 1.2 (0.5–2.5) | 2.6 (0.5–7) |
Percent of tracheal stenosis | 78.5% (60–90%) | 71% (50%–90%) |